Senior Engineer, Maintenance

XPS Materials Group; Elkford; On-site; CAD 123,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two Annual Bonus Plans

Comprehensive Benefits Plan

Retirement Package

Health Lifestyle Account

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) in British Columbia seeks a Senior Maintenance Engineer to lead the asset management framework for mobile equipment in an open pit mine. You will drive CBM practices, reliability initiatives, and cost optimization while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in mining, P.Eng eligibility, CMMS experience, and a proven leadership record. Relocation support is available and a compressed work week with alternating Fridays off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and eligible for professional registration (P.Eng/EGBC).
• Minimum 7+ years of work experience in mining or heavy industry.
• Proven experience with mobile equipment and mechanical/electrical systems.
• Experience with CMMS and strong MS Office skills.
• Valid driver’s license (Class 5 or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Own the execution of maintenance reliability programs and CBM activities.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team to improve asset availability and reduce downtime.
• Develop maintenance strategies aligned with site objectives and asset management framework.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain inspection regimes and records.
• Provide leadership to Engineers and mentoring through career progression.

Skills

Leadership

CMMS experience

MS Office

Maintenance planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

P.Eng

EGBC registration pending/eligible

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) operates four steelmaking coal mines that employ over 5,000 people in the Elk Valley of British Columbia. We are committed to responsible resource development, environmental performance and building strong partnerships with communities and Indigenous Peoples.

EVR is proud to be part of the Glencore Group, contributing to a global portfolio of operations with a history that dates back more than 100 years in Canada.

Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Join our team.

Application Deadline: October 19th, 026

What we offer:

At EVR, we're dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journeys.

EVR recognizes our employees' skills, competencies, and performance and offers opportunities
with competitive compensation and benefits. We also aim to promote employee health and
wellness and provide opportunities for professional development.

We believe in the power of diversity and strive each day to create a workplace where each
individual is valued and respected for their contributions.

We also believe that our employees are the reason we are accomplishing great things and are
committed to supporting them through our many different programs.

About the role:

Reporting to the Senior Supervisor, Engineer the Senior Engineer, Maintenance is responsible
for supporting and leading the delivery of the Asset Management Framework for mobile
equipment in an open pit mine. The Senior Maintenance Engineer will lead a
multidisciplinary team responsible for driving mobile maintenance strategy, regulatory
requirements, Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) practices, and reliability program execution
to improve asset availability, reduce unplanned downtime, and optimize total cost of ownership.

To be successful, we are looking for someone with strong leadership, organizational,
communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to
collaborate with others to plan and execute reliability projects.

Join us in the breathtaking Elk Valley of British Columbia. Here you will find outdoor adventure at
your fingertips. Whether it's biking and skiing, or the laid-back atmosphere of fishing and hiking,
there is something for everyone! Working a compressed work week with alternating Fridays off,
come experience what work life balance is all about!

Benefits:

• Two Annual Bonus Plans
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan
• Retirement Package
• Health Lifestyle Account
• Relocation Assistance

In this role you will:

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
• Own the execution of the reliability program: failure mode identification, RCA (root cause
  analysis), countermeasure development, trials and verification
• Lead continuous improvement projects, including business case development and ROI tracking
• Lead, coach, and develop Engineers and Engineers-in-Training through career progression and
  governance requirements
• Advance Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) applications, data interpretation, and
  interventions
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies aligned to the Asset Management Framework
  and site objectives
• Ensure regulatory and OEM compliance for maintenance practices and inspection regimes;
  manage statutory inspections and maintenance records
• Define and track asset performance metrics and report trends with clear improvement actions
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and lifecycle planning for mobile assets and maintenance
  spend
• Provide leadership and technical support to site warranty program; interfacing with OEM's and Vendors to understand root cause and resolve claims

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; P.Eng required
• Eligible for, or working towards, registration with Engineers and Geoscientists of British
  Columbia (EGBC)
• Minimum 7+ years’ work experience in mining or heavy industry; previous open pit mining with
  truck-shovel operation desirable
• Proven experience with mobile equipment, and mechanical/electrical systems
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Preference to candidates with supervisory and mentorship experience
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent

Salary: $123,000 - $145,000 CAD/year

The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

To all applicants, your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. While we thank everyone for their application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy the pre-employment requirements of a pre-employment drug screen and three professional references.

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About EVR

EVR is a Canadian steelmaking coal producer. We take our responsibilities to our people, to society and to the environment seriously. The high-quality steelmaking coal EVR produces is an essential input for steel that can be used for constructing products such as wind turbines and critical infrastructure including rail, bridges, hospitals and schools.